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2008 Kia Sorento consumer reviews

$20,695–$20,995 MSRP range
side view of 2008 Sorento Kia
(40 reviews)
90% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.8
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we love the color and, the factory tinted windows

Overall it is an awesome vehicle , plenty of leg room , nice four wheel drive, quiet ride ,good gas mileage, red is a nice color

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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2008 KIA Sorento SUV

People recommend a KIA. Now I do too. I liked it for looking at it with power everything, and from giving it a spin. I paid cash for mine, and when I was driving home from the dealership it was then I noticed it's a 4x4! Mine is used but I took a huge step up in transportation by getting my KIA and I love it! I recommend Cars.com too.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable

This car performed very well. It was very reliable and dependable. I especially liked having 4 wheel drive in winter. I always felt I could go where I needed to go.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Extremly under valued vehicle

As everyone else has said "love it", amazing 4x4 capabilities especially in 4 low, 2008 was the last year that it was on a truck frame so better imo than any newer year which is a unibody, which means weaker frame, a truck frame is a truck frame not a car frame. I also have a Audi A6 and love that car to, but am always happy to drive the kia. Quattro is great, my only complaint is not havind ESC in 4x4 on Sorento, you have to be in 4x2 for anti skid control. Great car, great value and fun to drive because in 4x2 you are in rear wheel drive. Highly reccomend.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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one owner, clean title, no accident, low miles

Excellent car, good leg room, space, comfortable, clean, exterior and interior is excellent, ride really well for the year model 2008.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable

This car met my financial needs. $350 a month is exactly what I wanted. This 2008 Kia Sorrento is just what I needed

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Reliable car

I am the only owner of this car. I have kept up the maintenance and have the records. There was an error in the Carfax report that I have cleared up. NO AIRBAG DEPLOYED There was damage to the right rear bumper which was repaired in 2015. I avebeen driving it since with no issues.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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no issues since I've owned it

Put 140,000 with no issues other than regular maintenance. It is roomy and drives great. Only selling because I am treating myself to a new car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car I have owned

This car has been the best car I have had, I have no problems with it, it runs great and is very comfortable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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DON'T DO IT

I have owned this car for 1 yr an the check engine light comes on all the time an KIA charges 109.00 just to check it every time. First it was a gas sensor then it a throttle sensor. I went online an found that this is a common problem with this model an several other of there models. What happens when the light comes on umm the car stops thee car takes control of the throttler an you can do nothing. You have to pull over shut the car off push the pedal (gas) 4 times an the lights go away till the next time. This has happened several times in the last few days so I call KIA an the was worth less for real. So overall don't by the car before you do go online an see all the people that have the same problem they will not recall the part which is like 500 dollars but while you are going do the highway it stops an you hope for the best for real.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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